Our research involves design, fabrication and evaluation of novel biomaterials for tissue regeneration and controlled drug delivery.
We actively explore nanomaterials and nanotechnology for medical applications. We are interested in both fundamental mechanistic research at
the interface of cell and material and applied research that target specific disease or injury and develop more effective treatment. Our mission
is to develop better biomaterials for tissue engineering and medical implant/device applications and to understand cell-biomaterial and
tissue-biomaterial interactions in 2D and 3D. Current projects include the development of nanocomposites for cartilage regeneration, engineering
biodegradable metallic implants and biomimetic interface for orthopedic applications, and biodegradable wire for nerve regeneration. Materials
studied in the lab include polymer, ceramic, nanoparticles, polymer/ceramic nanocomposites and resorbable metals.

Li JY, Liu H, and Huang PW. Effects of Pre-precipitation of Cr2N on Microstructures and Properties of High Nitrogen Stainless Steel. Journal
of Central South University of Technology. 19(5): 1189-1195, 2012. DOI: 10.1007/s11771-012-1127-x